Stereogum — At the end of the month, the National’s Matt Berninger is releasing a new solo album Get Sunk . In support of the project, he’s ventured on his first ever North American solo tour, which kicked off on May 19. more info

Obscure Sound — Showing a melodic rock immediacy, “Stoned Supreme” is a track out today from Philadelphia-based artist Dan Gober. He describes the single as coming “from the idea of being in your own head. You take up an idea and follow it further down the wor... more info

Stereogum — Although Dave Grohl has participated in two surprise Nirvana reunions and made unannounced appearances at Coachella and a very glamorous school fundraiser, Foo Fighters haven’t performed live since Grohl announced last September that he was the ... more info

Stereogum — Dave Grohl is really getting out there these days. You just don’t know where that guy’s going to show up. This year, he’s taken part in two surprise Nirvana reunions, at the FireAid benefit and the SNL 50 concert. He helped out his buddy Jac... more info

Stereogum — I just missed a St. Vincent show. Annie Clark came to Charlottesville, the city where I live, on Saturday, the same night that hardcore greats Trapped Under Ice headlined Richmond’s United Blood fest. I don’t regret my decision, since TUI were... more info

Allmusic Blog — A lot of great music in the 1980s didn't sell, and many of the best artists reaped neither fortune nor fame. Author Daniel de Visé covers 11 great records from the pre-Nirvana years, 1987 to 1990, focusing on albums that represent an artist's best w... more info

Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, a... more info

Stereogum — Mixing together Bring Me The Horizon and Nirvana isn’t something most people could get away with, but Fontaines D.C. are different. The Irish band performed a haunting rendition of the TikTok viral 2013 emo hit “Can You Feel My Heart,” combi... more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Robert Plant released Manic Nirvana. It’s the anniversary. Plant live in 2019: The post Robert Plant Released “Manic Nirvana” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, a... more info